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Public Health Over Politics It’s Time to Pass the Bipartisan Landmark Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act
Posted on November 18, 2020 Each year, asbestos kills nearly 40,000 Americans. Tomorrow, November 19, marks the one year anniversary of when the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce voted 47-1 to [...]
RESOURCES: Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act (H.R. 1603 and S. 717)
RESOURCES: Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act (ARBAN) H.R. 1603 and S. 717 March 7, 2019: H.R. 1603 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act (ARBAN) H.R. 1603 Co-Sponsors March 7, 2019: S.717 Alan Reinstein Ban [...]
Defending the Indefensible: Trump’s EPA Tries To Defend Asbestos Reporting Exemptions in Federal Court
Posted on November 13, 2020 Yesterday, the U.S. District Court in San Francisco heard arguments from the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), five other public health organizations, and 11 Attorneys General in a case that [...]
PRESS RELEASE: ADAO AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCATES PRESENT CASE TO U.S. DISTRICT COURT TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON ASBESTOS IMPORTS AND USE
EPA WEBSITE: Documents supporting the Section 21 petition submitted by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. EPA denied the petition on December 21, 2018. Additional information on the Agency’s denial can be found below in the Federal [...]
The Clock is Ticking: Working To Pass the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act in Lame Duck Session
Posted on November 9, 2020 There are just over 70 days left for the 116th Congress to pass the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act -- the most comprehensive asbestos ban legislation put before [...]
ADAO is Excited to Present “Asbestos: The Impact on Health, Prevention, and Policy” at the Upcoming 2nd National Conference in Portugal
Posted on November 9, 2020 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is excited to present at the upcoming 2nd International Meeting on asbestos; this time virtually. The conference, organized by Quercus, will take place on [...]
2020 – 2021 Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting Tradition Continues on December 28 and January 4
Posted on November 1, 2020 2019- 2020 Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting List Submit a name for the 2020 - 2021 Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting List. Please note, any Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting name submitted after [...]
ADAO Hosts Zoom Conversation with the Amazing Mavis and Ray Nye, Mesothelioma Warriors and Asbestos Prevention Advocates on November 11th at 1 pm ET
Registration Required -- Deadline November 10 at 5:00 pm ET Posted October 30, 2020 On Wednesday, November 11th at 1:00 pm ET ADAO will host our seventh Zoom conversation. This time, we will be featuring [...]
Giving Tuesday: ADAO Needs Your Support this Holiday Season to Ban Asbestos
Donate to ADAO, an independent nonprofit, dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure to eliminate all asbestos-caused diseases Use Your Holiday Shopping to Support ADAO with Amazon Smile Posted on October 31, 2020 We are grateful to [...]
2020 Alton Miles for Meso Virtual Race Raised Over $25,00 for ADAO and United Hundreds of Racers and Supporters for a Week of Asbestos Awareness and Fundraising
Posted on October 29, 2020 Nearly 150 Mesothelioma Warriors Will be Honored on Race Bibs for the 12th Annual Alton Miles for Meso Virtual Race Thanks to the dedication of many, the 12th Annual Alton [...]